Listen to BBC Radio 5 Live commentary, follow live text and score updates and match stats as West Ham United take on Brentford in the fifth round of the FA Cup.

Eddie Howe says he had to “protect” several of his key players in the FA Cup defeat to Manchester City amid concerns over their fitness.Howe explained his decision to leave Joelinton and Anthony

Eberechi Eze came off the bench to score the eventual winner as Arsenal overcame a spirited Mansfield side to enter the quarterfinals.

The FA Cup is entering the business end of the competition and plenty of Premier League giants are starting to dream of a trip to Wembley.

Just eight teams will be left standing when the quarterfinals come around.

Manchester City forward Erling Haaland has not travelled for Saturday night’s FA Cup fifth round tie against Newcastle United at St. James’ Park.Pep Guardiola and co saw their winning run in all

Arne Slot won’t be judged by the Liverpool hierarchy by their fortunes in the FA Cup, even if they go on to win the competition. That’s according to Henry Winter, who’s said that qualification for the Champions League is the overriding priority in the Anfield boardroom due to the vast finances on offer from UEFA’s flagship club competition.